My NEW ride!

RossG1028 · 04-24-2018, 09:07 AM

My second BMW: a leased 2017 230i with the M-Sport package and 18" wheels. Loving the 2-Series!!

Ron Jeffries · 04-24-2018, 09:20 AM

Nice! Welcome!

3rdcoast228i · 04-24-2018, 09:34 AM

Congrats

RossG1028 · 04-24-2018, 09:42 AM

Thanks! Still amazed at how good the F22 chassis is, handling-wise! Debating on whether or not to replace the run-flats with Pilot Super-Sports or just Sports?

emtrey · 04-24-2018, 09:51 AM

I have a 2016 235 and took off the Pirellis RFs for Michelin As/3 non run-flats. Big improvement.

If you don't need all season, the PSS or PS4 likely even better.

3rdcoast228i · 04-24-2018, 09:54 AM

Yes the handling is fantastic. I'm more open to tire choices than most here, and there are a lot if choices out there. What run flats come on your car, the Bridgestone or the Pirelli? I have the Bridgestone and I really don't have a problem with them, but just about everyone here has had problems with the Pirelli run flats.

RossG1028 · 04-24-2018, 10:14 AM

I have the Pirelli RF's. They don't seem too bad in the numerous round-abouts where I live, but, I've had the Pilot AS/Sports before on my 2011 328i, and they were softer than the Continental RF's. I'm just curious how much the difference will be with a set of SS or AS/Sports on the 230?

Thanks!

Sportstick · 04-24-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RossG1028

Thanks! Still amazed at how good the F22 chassis is, handling-wise! Debating on whether or not to replace the run-flats with Pilot Super-Sports or just Sports?

In Indianapolis? You have a plan for the other five cold months a year?

Congrats on the new car...looks great and you will love it!

emtrey · 04-24-2018, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RossG1028

I have the Pirelli RF's. They don't seem too bad in the numerous round-abouts where I live, but, I've had the Pilot AS/Sports before on my 2011 328i, and they were softer than the Continental RF's. I'm just curious how much the difference will be with a set of SS or AS/Sports on the 230?

Thanks!

Read the reviews on Tire Rack. Alot of comments that the as/3 does not give up much to the Pilot Sports and you have "all season" help.

ps..The as/3 is great in wet.

gk09 · 04-24-2018, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RossG1028

My second BMW: a leased 2017 230i with the M-Sport package and 18" wheels. Loving the 2-Series!!

Hey congrats and welcome. You also picked the nicest color lol

mike@x-ph.com · 04-24-2018, 05:43 PM

Congrats

emtrey · 04-24-2018, 06:01 PM

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Hey congrats and welcome. You also picked the nicest color lol

No argument here on the color. I was on the fence post about having my silver mirror caps painted Alpine White. After seeing the 230 with white mirror caps, I think I am going that direction.

gk09 · 04-24-2018, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gk09

Hey congrats and welcome. You also picked the nicest color lol

No argument here on the color. I was on the fence post about having my silver mirror caps painted Alpine White. After seeing the 230 with white mirror caps, I think I am going that direction.

Yeah white my fav colour and I agree the white mirror caps make it pop. I'm changing mine as well. IND apparently matches mineral white well.

Bimmbb · 04-24-2018, 08:04 PM

Nice! Looks good

Denk · 04-24-2018, 08:05 PM

Congrats, very classy looking 2'er! If you get bored with it, some black accents (Grill, mirrors, wheels, ect...) will transform it into an aggressive looking 2'er. I like to go back and forth for fun.

RossG1028 · 04-24-2018, 09:09 PM

Thank you everyone for all the kudos on the 230i! A car shouldn't be this much fun to drive!

SteveInfante · 04-24-2018, 09:41 PM

Very nice car. I am jelly of the sunroof delete and M Sport.

amancuso · 04-25-2018, 09:33 PM

Looks great! Enjoy!

xantdieselx · 04-28-2018, 07:35 AM

Beautiful car. Looks sleek with the moonroof delete.

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RossG1028 New Member 19 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2017 230i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	Thank you everyone for all the kudos on the 230i! A car shouldn't be this much fun to drive!
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